Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Countless people are making New Year’s resolutions for change, whether that’s living a healthier lifestyle or learning a new skill, but if you are a senior, it’s time you found out more about your opportunities for change within your living conditions. Most seniors are tired of doing yard work and …
Read More »Painful Nerve Damage: How One Patient’s Story Helps Another Find Relief
Treating Shoulder Pain Successfully with Radiofrequency Paula Sharper and her husband had just recently moved to Florida, and she had been dealing with ongoing shoulder pain for a long time, which seemed to be getting worse. Paula was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis of the AC joint (acromioclavicular joint) in the …
Read More »Repair and Restore with QC Kinetix
By Daniel Sucherman, MD The noise of chronic pain can relentlessly invade everyday activities. It’s a loud, unwelcome voice when we’re trying to sleep, when we rise from bed, and when we attempt to shower or dress. It complicates our ability to commit to social and recreational activities ahead of …
Read More »Preparing for 2024
It’s hard to believe that it will soon be 2024. While many of us are looking forward to waving goodbye to 2023, there are things that you can and should do now to prepare for the new year ahead. Start scheduling your medical appointments now. Florida is booming, and with …
Read More »Competitive Edge Physical Therapy’s 2024 Mission to Support Community Wellbeing
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Tampa Bay, Competitive Edge Physical Therapy (CEP) is passionately dedicated to enhancing more than just patient outcomes, but also community wellbeing. Their mission goes beyond providing physical therapy; it’s about touching lives and offering hope to those who might otherwise go without essential care. …
Read More »Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a term used to describe a collection of symptoms and signs that affect the genital and urinary tracts in postmenopausal women. It is a common condition resulting from the hormonal changes associated with menopause, particularly the decline in estrogen levels. …
Read More »It’s A Wonderful Life
By Pastor Timothy Neptune Every year around this time the old classic Christmas movies start coming on television. It is easy to start a conversation at work by simply asking, “So, what’s your favorite Christmas movie?” Mine is Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Some of you might be able …
Read More »Overcoming Decades of Pain: John’s Journey to Wellness
Chronic pain can be a relentless companion, diminishing our quality of life and limiting our activities. Brandon, a dedicated care-taker and avid golfer, knows this all too well. For two decades, he wrestled with neck and back pain, with a more recent elbow injury that threatened his passion for golf. …
Read More »Increase Your Healthspan and Decrease Aging Effects with Innovative Tech for Muscular Conditioning
Please Note: A version of this article was originally published on the NeuPTtech blog. The graying baby boomer generation is not only reshaping the face of senior communities, but it’s also putting a spotlight on geriatric health and rehabilitation. As this generation continues to age, the focus on maintaining physical …
Read More »Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Prevention
The number of individuals with Cognitive issue like Alzheimer’s is staggering. Nearly 6 million people in the US have dementia and if we don’t start taking prevention more seriously, that number is expected to grow exponentially. Diet and Nutrition Eating a healthy diet such as the Mediterranean or Dash diet …
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